Kanfal Juice

Kanfal, also known as "wild Himalayan cherry," is a fruit that is native to the Uttarakhand region of India. It belongs to the Prunus genus of the Rosaceae family and is botanically known as Prunus cerasoides.

The fruit is small, round, and red in color, with a slightly sour and sweet taste. It is known for its high nutritional value and is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Kanfal grows wild in the forested areas of Uttarakhand, and the fruit is typically harvested during the summer months, from May to July. The fruit is traditionally used in the preparation of jams, jellies, and chutneys, and also consumed raw.

In recent years, there has been increased interest in Kanfal as a potential source of income for local communities in Uttarakhand. Efforts are underway to promote sustainable harvesting practices and develop value-added products to market the fruit to a wider audience.

Kanfal is also considered to have medicinal properties in traditional medicine. It is used to treat various ailments such as cough, cold, and fever. The bark of the Kanfal tree is also used in traditional medicine to treat diarrhea and dysentery.